Madd Science Featuring Curt Surley by EQGameplay per Rosebud 500K Solitaire by EuphorialQueen (RBS500K) Curt had always been a smart kid even if his friends did see him as a bit ... odd. He was the Grand Chess Master at his school beating even the most advanced players. His parents were professors at the local University and were quite proud of their Whiz Kid Wonder Child. It was on the eve of his thirteenth birthday when things began to go horrible awry. His parents had become involved in a project at the University. They did not talk much about it which was unusual since they always shared their discoveries around the dinner table. They became tense at the mention of 'The Project' and always changed the subject. Then it happened. That night they all slept peacefully as the rain fell gently with brief flashes of lightening and the sounds of thunder from far off. Curt was awakened by another sound... a soft sort of humming sound very nearby. His parents were already awake and had gone outside to investigate the sound and the strange glow that seemed to envelope their whole house. Rubbing his eyes as he stepped outside he suddenly heard the humming noise become louder and the light became brighter as the beam focused on his Mother and Father. He watched in horror as they were both pulled up by the light into a ... no it couldn't be .. a spaceship!

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The neighbors had reported the strange lights but had not seen the event witnessed by Curt. When the Authorities came to investigate Curt was found babbling incoherently. It was like he was talking to someone only he could see. Being a minor and obviously in no way capable of caring for himself he was taken to Sunset Sanitarium. The incident seemed to have wiped his mind clear of all except that vision... the one of his parents faces as they were whisked away from him forever. He actually became quite Mad and would tell everyone who would listen about the spaceship. He was met with disbelief and given strange looks as people backed slowly away. There was a small group there who did not back away... instead they listened intently to his stories. The group calling themselves Future Astronauts of Sunset Valley (FASV) kept asking him details and wanting to tell them more about his experience. Curt was more than happy to oblige. The FASV convinced Curt that the only way to leave Sunset Sanitarium was to pretend to be cured. Deciding this was a good idea he became a model patient. He had been covertly researching Landgraab Industries Science Facility, Serpentine Labs in Sunlit Tides, Cure-All Collective in Aurora Skies and Area-52 Test Labs in Lucky Palms. They all seemed to vaquely reference some research done in a place near Oasis Springs and Willow Creek. And that was how Curt Surley came to live in Willow Creek.

Willow Creek was the perfect place for a person like Curt to live. Upon arriving in town he went to a couple of the local public spots to get a feel for his new neighbors. He discovered there were a few properties available that were either empty or recently vacated. He chose a spot called Streamlet Single which for some unknown reason had been recently demolished. All that was left was a mailbox. It was a small lot (20x15) but was conveniently located to a stream and a community garden. His research would keep him busy so he would not need much space. His move had left him virtually penniless and totally exhausted his meager bank account. From his research while in Sunset Sanitarium he had learned how to look for certain landmarks to find various gems and minerals. He began to gather as many as he could find as well as harvesting some of the local plants. Saving a few choice specimens he sold the rest to be able to furnish himself with a place to sleep and somewhere to store a bit of food.

This was ALMOST a very short story. First day - he helps put out the fire and catches fire!

The fire is out but he is engulfed in flames so he saunters slowly to the shower to extinguish himself.

His first couple of weeks and (thanks to the Easter Eggs) he was able to collect enough Gems, Metals and Elements to finish his first Aspiration. Being in the Science Career also helped. Part of his daily tasks sometimes includes asking co-workers for Crystals and Metals. He can also ask them to Analyze them. Being able to use the science equipment instead of sending everything to the GeoCouncil is also helpful. The area around the Science facility has lots of spots to dig as well.

At the end of week six (and two youth potions) Curt has earned §60,698 and bills run about §3,500 with all the plants, crystals and metals. Science equipment also adds to the bills. I sold off a few things I thought I did not need. Of course the things I sold were needed for work the next day.

This entire time Curt has not been abducted even one time. He did finally get to Level 10 Rocket Science to he could add the Worm Hole Thingy and went to Sixam. He did meet two alien co-workers and one on Sixam.

One of his work tasks was to Prevent Alien Contact. I could not change it back for 24 hours. Just as I was getting ready to wrap it up for the night (for me to go to bed) an Alien appeared .. followed by another and another and another ... !